We have the best Red Snapper fishery in the world!  There are thousands of natural and artificial reefs that start just 3 miles off the beach and extend out into the gulf over 40 miles.  In addition to the above reefs there are now are over 1000 new reefs in state water within 9 miles of the beach.   We offer a 4 hour, 5 hour, and 6 hour offshore charter.  

We have excellent technology on the boat.  We are able to locate the fish on the high resolution GPS sonar and anchor over the fish with the state of the art I-Pilot GPS trolling motor anchoring system.  When we locate the fish on sonar we punch a button and the trolling motor holds the boat over the fish.  This technology is a huge advantage for smaller boats and allows customers more time fishing and less time waiting to re-position the boat as on larger boats.    

THIS IS A FUN TRIP!   This offshore trip is action packed and is designed for seasoned anglers who like to hear the drag scream. We use techniques that target the larger Red Snapper and allow you catch them on medium weight gear. If your skill level is less than seasoned we will still let you target the larger Red Snapper but do so with heavier gear.     

This trip always starts with a scripted plan but it never gets carried out.  The boat is very maneuverable and the captain is very flexible and that allows us to change plans when opportunity arises.   We bring a large variety of gear on this trip and try to always be prepared on short notice when excitement lurks.  

On previous charters, you may have traveled past schooling fish and wished you could have stopped.  Not on this trip!  We often site fish schooling  and catch them on light tackle when going and returning from snapper fishing.  This is the ultimate in drag screaming excitement.  

JUST WANT TO CATCH A LOT OF FISH?  This offshore trip is available year round for people who want to catch lots of fish and hear the drag scream.   This trip is all about FUN.  If you want to catch large numbers of fish on light tackle, you got it.  If you want to catch large fish and see if you can hang on to the rod, you got it.  You tell us what you would like to do and we will make it happen.  

The boat is equipped with the state of the art electronics and the Minn Kota I-Pilot GPS anchoring system that "spot locks" you over the fish.  No more re-positioning the boat as on larger boats due to wind and current.  Stay over the reef at all times so you can fish longer and catch more fish.  This is a fantastic trip for kids and those that love to fish. Kids won't get bored, they will get tired.  Great care goes into releasing all fish alive and well.  

This trip takes you out to 9 miles from shore and provides you the opportunity to catch a lot of fish and still be within easy sight of land.  Last season we caught our Red Snapper limit every trip and regularly caught Red Snapper over 20 pounds on this charter.  With the I-Pilot anchoring system we are able to keep you over the fish to give you maximum fishing time.  

We keep lighter tackle at the ready and will stop as time permits to fish schooling fish on this charter.  If desired we will gladly customize this charter and do some nearshore trolling for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Red Fish, and Bonito when returning from the Red Snapper waters. You let us know what you would like to target and we will make it happen. 

This a great trip for beginner anglers, kids, or those who want to stay closer to shore and still catch Red Snapper.  You will fish 3 to 9 miles out and stay within easy sight of land and catch lots of fish.  Again, the I-Pilot GPS anchoring system "spot locks" you over the reef and holds you there and this keeps your bait near the fish's mouth.  You may not catch the larger Red Snapper on this trip, but big enough to make your drag pull.  However, we did catch the biggest Red Snapper of the season last year on this trip.  

Our 4 hour nearshore trip is designed to be flexible and target fish that are in season and hungry. You may fish just yards off the beach or out to 3 miles in the Gulf.  This trip will allow you to beach fish for (Pompano, Speckeled Trout, and Whiting), bottom fish for (Red Snapper, Trigger Fish, and Black Snapper), drift fish for (King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel), site fish for schooling (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Red Fish, Jack Cravelle, Cobia, and Bonito), or troll for (King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel,  Red Fish, and Bonito).

We customize our inshore charters around the species that you would like to catch when in season. Our inshore trips may target Red Fish, Bull Red Fish, Speckled Trout, White Trout, Triple Tail, Black Snapper, Black Drum, Pompano, Sheepshead, Jack Crevalle, or Flounder.   

I have both a Florida and Alabama Charter Fishing License and that allows me to fish more area than most local charter captains. This is a huge advantage at certain times of the year with the fish migration cycles.   

Our 4 Hour Inshore Charter is priced for two anglers but can accommodate up to 4 anglers.  There is a small extra angler fee for the 3rd and 4th angler.  

We offer a 2 Hour (BEGINNER ANGLER FISHING CHARTER) that is a basic fishing trip that is designed for beginner anglers and especially kids. We want the family to fish together so 4 people are included in the price.  This trip targets smaller fish and fish that are almost always hungry.  

If you are a seasoned angler and are interested in finesse fishing plastics, top water baits, or using more advanced techniques please let you captain know when booking and we will gear up the trip to accommodate your skill level.  

DON'T FISH IN THE SWELTERING HEAT!  We offer seasonal (April-October) night fishing charters.  This charter is very popular for families who are on vacation or those who want to avoid fishing in the heat of the day.  Your family can go to dinner, catch a movie, or go to the amusement park and still have time to work in a fishing trip before you go to bed.  

Our night trips depart at 8:30 PM from the Reel Surprise Marina in the SanRoc Cay Entertainment Complex in Orange Beach, AL.   It consist of fishing the lights of the shoreline piers and the numerous inshore and nearshore underwater reefs in the Orange Beach area.  Our night trips have very little travel time due to the close proximity of the outstanding night fishing structures that are close to the marina.  

We also offer catch and release night shark fishing trips.  The night shark trip departs at 8 PM and are 4 hour trips.  Our night shark fishing trip is done inshore in calm water and is a no chum trip due to State Law.  You may be surprised by what swims in the back bay at night!

At Alabama Coastal Charters we LOVE kids!  This charter is fun for everyone but it was designed for families with children. Your children will receive personal attention from the captain and will have an opportunity to assist "hands on" in the shrimping process.  They will have the opportunity to drive the boat with the captain and get their picture taken. When the net is retrieved, the captain will pour the catch into the sorting bin.  After removing all potentially harmful sea life your children can assist in sorting the catch. During the sorting process, we make an effort to teach and educate as much as possible about the sea life in the sorting bin, birds overhead, and dolphins beside the boat.  A typical catch will have shrimp, squid, and many different varieties of fish in the net.   It is not uncommon to catch crabs, stingrays and an occasional shark. 

When the net is being pulled, the dolphins hear the sound of the net cutting through the water and they know that is the sound of the dinner bell. They will often follow behind the net and will follow the catch right to the boat.  During the sorting process the bi-catch is discarded and this usually provides for an up close Dolphin viewing opportunity.  In order to protect the Dolphins and Sea Birds hand feeding is strictly prohibited!

At Alabama Coastal Charters, we try hard to make this a very memorable experience for your family.  We have had many customers tell us this shrimping charter was the highlight of their child's vacation.

When the charter is over we will bag the shrimp and they are our free gift to you!

Bring your Camera!!!!

This is THE MOST UNIQUE trip in Orange Beach!  You can combine shrimping in the calm back bay waters of Orange Beach with your choice of inshore, nearshore, or offshore fishing all in the same trip.    

This trip is by far our most popular and best value trip.  You get to DO IT ALL and 4 people are included in the price of the trip.  

We shrimp for 2 hours and that usually consist of 2-3 pulls of the net depending on how long it takes to separate the bi-catch.  The fishing portion of the charter is between 2-4 hours and is customized to each customers preference.  The 4 hour fishing/shrimping combo will allow for fishing in the calm back bay waters or fish the nearshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The 6 hour fishing/shrimping combo allows for going offshore and bottom fish for Red Snapper or troll the near shore waters for Mackerel.        

Depending on what is in season the fishing portion of the charter may allow you to target Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Red Fish, Red Snapper, Cobia, Trigger fish, Black Drum, Speckled Trout, White Trout, Sheepshead, Flounder, Blue Fish, and various other types of fish.  

We will customize the fishing portion of the trip to what you would like to do and what can be caught at that time of the year.  

It is not by accident that Alabama Coast Charters does not add extra angler charges on this trip.  We understand family time is important and want to offer our most popular trip at a very affordable price.  

 In order to protect the Dolphins and Sea Birds hand feeding is strictly prohibited! 

There are few sunsets that compare to the sun setting over Orange Beach, Alabama.  As you can see from the pictures this is the view we enjoy everyday.  The cloud patterns change daily so you can expect a unique and ever changing sunset on every cruise.  

Our Sunset Dolphin Cruise lasts 1 1/2 hours and takes place in the calm back bay waters near Orange Beach, Alabama. Our Sunset Dolphin Cruise is unique in several ways. First, our cruise is private and the captain will provide detailed information related to the area's historic and local attractions.  Second, we offer the opportunity to pull a shrimp net behind the boat while you are enjoying the setting sun.  The dolphins hear the net as it is pulled through the water and they know that means dinner. The dolphins will follow behind the net as it is being pulled and when it is retrieved they will follow the net to the boat for an up close dolphin viewing experience.  As the bi-catch is discarded the dolphins tend to stay close to the boat and that provide for a good opportunity for photos.  In order to protect the dolphins and sea birds hand feeding is strictly forbidden and is protected by law.    Don't forget your camera!  

We are now offering a new sunset "Do It All" cruise for 2019.  This sunset cruise combines a Shrimping/Dolphin Encounter with a Laser Light Show. 

We leave the marina at 6:30 PM and travel west into the setting sun via the intracoastal waterway to the Warf for the "Spectra Laser Light Show" that starts at 8:30 PM.  In route to the Warf we pull the shrimp net.  When sorting the bi-catch you will be provided an up close Bottle Nose Dolphin viewing opportunity.  The boat will leave immediately following the laser light show and return to the marina by 9:45 PM.  

When your sunset cruise is complete your Alabama Coastal Charters captain will bag your shrimp and give them to you as a free gift.  This is our small way of saying  thank you for sharing the sunset with us!